Sketches In Portugal: During The Civil War Of 1834 (1835)

By James Edward Alexander

Book Overview

Sketches in Portugal: During the Civil War of 1834 is a book written by James Edward Alexander and published in 1835. The book is a collection of sketches and observations made by the author during his time in Portugal during the civil war of 1834. Alexander was a British army officer who was sent to Portugal to observe the conflict between the liberals and the absolutists.The book provides a detailed account of the political and social situation in Portugal during the civil war. It describes the battles, the military tactics used by both sides, and the impact of the war on the local population. Alexander also provides insights into the culture and customs of the Portuguese people, as well as his own experiences and impressions of the country.The sketches in the book are accompanied by illustrations and maps, which help to provide a visual representation of the events and places described in the text. The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides a first-hand account of the civil war in Portugal from the perspective of an outsider.Overall, Sketches in Portugal: During the Civil War of 1834 is a fascinating and informative book that provides insights into the political and social situation in Portugal during a turbulent period in the country's history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Portuguese history or military history in general.With Observations On The Present State And Future Prospects Of Portugal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437123465
• ISBN13: 9781437123463
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"